Campbell County graduated 22 residents from its 2023 Citizens Academy program on Wednesday. The Citizens Academy is a deep dive into the workings of county government on issues from public safety to infrastructure and economic development. The participants came from different backgrounds, from law enforcement to small business owners. “This is a great event,” Campbell […]
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Campbell County Fiscal Court members appointed to regional boards
At the Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting on Jan. 3, Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and Campbell County Commissioner Brian Painter were appointed to the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) for the January 2023 December 2026 term. OKI is a council of over 100 individuals from local governments, business organizations, and community groups collaborating […]
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Campbell County Fiscal Court Clerk retiring after 14 years with county
Since 2008, Paula Spicer has served Campbell County as the Fiscal Court Clerk — just a small chunk of her 45 years in local government. The fiscal court accepted Spicer’s resignation at its Dec. 21 meeting, and the commissioners expressed gratitude to their colleague for the last 14 years. “It’s certainly a pleasure having you […]
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In Campbell County Commission Dist. 1, it’s Painter vs. Whalen
Incumbent Campbell County District 1 Commissioner Brian Painter, a Republican, faces a challenge from Democrat Melissa Whalen in the Nov. 8 General Election. There are three commissioners in Campbell County that cover three different districts. District 1 covers most of Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Cold Spring, and Alexandria. Commissioners must live within their boundaries, but […]
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Here are the candidates campaigning for Campbell County Commissioner
Campbell County Commissioner in District 1 is up for grabs in the upcoming primary election. There are three commissioners in Campbell County that cover three districts. The lines of how the districts are drawn are not cut and dry. District 1 covers most of Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Cold Spring and Alexandria. Commissioners must live […]
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Brian Painter: Why I’m Running for County Commissioner (District 1)
By Brian Painter I’m Brian Painter, District 1 Commissioner, and I have served Campbell County taxpayers as a Fiscal Court representative since being elected in 2010. The reason I am running this year, is the same reason I ran in 2010, I want to keep our taxes low, not at the expense of our public […]
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Campbell County Primary Election: Brian Painter, County Commissioner District 1
Editor’s Note: Campbell County has six countywide contested primary elections on May 22. Republicans will vote in five of those contests (Judge Executive, Commissioner District 1, District 2, District 3 and Jailer. Democrats will have one primary (U.S. Congress Representative in the 4th District). Additionally, there is a contested primary in Bellevue (Mayor) and in […]
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Campbell County’s Longest Serving Employee, Golf Pro Terry Jolly, Retiring after 40+ Years
Terry Jolly (3rd from right) with Commissioner Tom Lampe, Lisa Krummen, Commissioner Brian Painter by Colin Moore Many golfers see the course as somewhere they go to get away from their home life. Somewhere they can leave the stresses of family life behind and have three or four hours in their own company, or the […]
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Campbell County Commissioners Likely To Approve Needle Exchange
The Campbell County Fiscal Court will hold a meeting tonight in Alexandria at 7:00 p.m. A resolution to vote on needle exchange will be on the agenda. A resolution will be voted on at the Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting tonight in Alexandria to decide whether or not Campbell County will allow a needle exchange […]
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OP-ED: Build the Heroin Interdiction Wall: Now
Brian Painter. Provided. By Brian Painter Campbell County Fiscal Court rolled out our plan to control the heroin epidemic in our county in a five hour meeting last Wednesday. This six pillar plan covers all aspects of controlling the spread of addiction to opiates from prevention to treatment. One aspect of the plan is interdiction […]